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Most people have heard of fight or flight. But what if your brain chose to shut down instead of speed up? That’s the freeze response — a deeply wired survival strategy we rarely talk about.

This video explores the science behind the freeze response, how it operates in the brain and body, and why it’s so common in trauma survivors — especially those who felt powerless or trapped.

From the Polyvagal Theory to personal symptoms like dissociation, numbness, or chronic fatigue, this episode unpacks the silent storm that occurs when the nervous system goes still.

In this episode, we’ll break down:

The neuroscience of freezing: amygdala, PAG, vagus nerve

Why freeze happens when escape isn’t possible

How it feels: disconnection, fog, silence — not laziness

Why freeze is common in childhood trauma and PTSD

Long-term health effects: fatigue, GI issues, hormonal chaos

The Polyvagal Ladder — and how to “climb up” again

Tools for healing: somatic therapy, co-regulation, safe embodiment

For anyone who has ever felt stuck, numb, or “off,” this episode explains that it’s not in your head — it’s in your nervous system. And healing is absolutely possible.

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